過かJLPTN1›じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1prefixsurplus-; excess-; over-Prefix used to indicate an excessive amount or degree, often with a negative connotation. Common in words like 過労 (overwork) and 過食 (overeating).過か労ろうで倒たおれる人ひとが増ふえている。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe number of people collapsing from overwork is increasing.過か食しょくは健けん康こうに悪わるい。Break this sentence down in the analyzerOvereating is bad for your health.2prefixper- (chemical)Chemistry prefix indicating a higher oxidation state or more of a certain element than usual. Seen in terms like 過酸化水素 (hydrogen peroxide).過かマンガン酸さんカリウムは酸さん化か剤ざいとして使つかわれる。Break this sentence down in the analyzerPotassium permanganate is used as an oxidizing agent.Expressionsいかがお過すごしですかhow are you doing?; how are things with you?白はっ駒くの隙げきを過すぐるが如ごとしtime flies; life is fleetingいかがお過すごしでしょうかhow are you?; how have you been?